THE MEDIATORS CALLING ON ARMENIA AND TURKEY TO UNDERTAKE STEPS TO SETTLE THE EXISTING DISPUTES

ArmRadio.am
26.12.2006 11:30

Commenting on the opportunities of achieving progress in the
Armenian-Turkish relations before the resolution of the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict, Matthew Bryza said, "We are decisively calling on
Turkey and Armenia to undertake steps for the settlement of existing
disputes, considering the positive reaction to the opportunities for
launching dialogue. We understand that there are a number of questions
that need to be resolved and we believe that in case of existence of
mutual good will progress is possible, even considering that we are
working in the direction of settling the Karabakh conflict. Turkey
must play an important role from the perspective of rendering regional
assistance to the peaceful and lasting settlement of the conflict.

We are confident that regional cooperation, including open borders,
restoration of trade and economic, transport and cultural ties in
the South Caucasus will promote the security and stability in the
region. Progress in the Karabakh issue ill bring us closer to these
objectives.